I was watching a TV program the other day, and a character referred to her mother as a devouring mother. In the program, the mother wrapped her daughter in cotton wool. She was overprotective, invested in her daughter’s life to the point where she neglected her own, and smothered her…
Empaths are highly sensitive people who can tune into other people’s feelings. Often called emotional sponges, empaths feel another person’s distress as if it were their own. They can easily burn out, becoming overwhelmed as they soak up emotional baggage. But what triggers an empath? Are certain situations more likely…
I don’t know about you, but I’m not great at thinking up witty comebacks. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I can think of funny things, but about 24 hours too late. That’s why I like to keep a running catalogue in my head, so I can pluck the perfect response…
People with an avoidant personality yearn for love. However, their fear of abandonment often sabotages potential relationships. That’s not to say they can’t love. With an understanding partner, they can learn to trust, allowing themselves to open up and commit. That being said, could you spot the signs an avoidant…
How does a narcissistic mother affect her daughter? Will the daughter end up with narcissistic traits or will she become a people-pleaser? As with all human interactions, the answer is complicated. Narcissism influences parenting traits and this can affect children’s mental health. In this article, I'll identify 10 symptoms of…
How do you know when you’ve met your soulmate? Just type in ‘soulmate signs’ in any search engine and you’ll get millions of hits. But sometimes the universe throws us a curve-ball and sends out strange hints that we don’t recognize. If we’re not paying attention, we could miss out…
One of my favorite TV programs is ‘Everyone Loves Raymond’. It reminds me of our family. When we grew up, my brother was the favorite child, so I can relate to the toxic rivalry of brothers Robert and Raymond. However, comedy show aside, research indicates that favoring one child over…
In the modern Western world, we don’t take curses seriously. We relegate them to biblical texts or fairy-tales. But cultural beliefs like these are common amongst many African and South American people. They believe their ancestors’ spirits cause ailments or misfortune, and if it continues through the family, they blame…